The Best Hotels Closest to State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines - 2026 Updated Prices

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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 1.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Bobbi

₹14,492

₹16,232 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.8 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Kelsey

₹11,860

₹13,283 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long counter with stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a pool table, and large windows offering views of the street.

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Brett

₹16,081

₹18,011 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, framed artwork, a reception desk, and a seating area.

4. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.5 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Emily

₹10,848

₹12,149 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Joe

₹9,420

₹10,551 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Marcia

₹14,392

₹16,120 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, a built-in TV, and stainless steel appliances.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant on the table.

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Mary

₹7,134

₹14,384 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.5 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Nancy

₹13,702

₹15,347 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A reception area with two reception desks, a white table, and two armchairs.

9. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Nicole

₹11,221

₹12,567 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Thomas

₹8,816

₹9,874 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, overhead lighting, and a modern interior design.

A modern living room with a large chandelier, a sofa set, and a glass partition wall.

11. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Jayson

₹13,702

₹15,347 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

David A

₹10,066

₹11,273 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, television, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a chair.

A buffet table with various dishes including chips, vegetables, and dips.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two chairs, a printer, and a sign indicating 'Guest Room Key' and '24 Hour Guest Room Key.'

13. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Candy

₹12,406

₹13,895 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

14. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Felicia

₹10,467

₹11,723 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television on the wall.

A yellow building with a covered outdoor area, a fire extinguisher, and a sign that says "OPEN".

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

15. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

V. Dale

₹6,623

₹7,417 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

16. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Debbie

₹12,941

₹14,494 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Wildwood Lodge

13.7 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Theresa

₹9,016

₹10,097 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

18. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

13 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Jerad

₹11,243

₹12,592 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a vending machine, and a decorative wall piece.

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

12.7 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Nicholas

₹8,291

₹9,286 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

12.8 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

gary

₹8,671

₹9,711 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to State Historical Museum of Iowa

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,113 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,374 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top State Historical Museum of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"They were renovating the hotel and the pool wasn't open but the staff were very friendly."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Close to numerous places to eat at and convenient for the event we were attending."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

8/10 Good

"Clean room Good staff - professional and courteous Breakfast was very good with a spotless eating area Parking was not required this trip. I would recommend it’s convenience to the downtown area."

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed the concierge lounge and how comfortable the bed was."

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8/10 Good

"Checking in was a challenge because there were several people gathered around the couch and tv in the lobby who were very loud and noisy. It made it very hard to hear what the receptionist was asking me. Maybe having a couch there isn’t the best idea because it invites groups to gather there."

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a wonderful property. I love staying there. It is both eclectic and comfortable. And I highly recommend it."

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and spacious rooms. Good breakfast and great coffee!"

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing downtown hotel! We had a beautiful corner room on the 10th floor and absolutely loved our stay. The historic charm and attention to detail throughout the entire hotel were incredible. Everywhere we looked, there was something unique to admire. We only stayed for one night, but we truly wished we could have stayed longer! The hotel offers fantastic amenities and is within walking distance of so many wonderful restaurants. Valet parking was a great convenience, and every staff member we encountered was courteous, welcoming, and friendly. We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely be back for another visit. Highly recommend!"

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

10/10 Excellent

"Clean updated hotel , lobby was great bar was nice . Shuttle ride to airport which was convenient"

Other attractions near State Historical Museum of Iowa

A large government building with a golden dome, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Iowa State Capitol Building

9.0/10 (354 reviews)

A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

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A cityscape with a modern bridge, a lit-up water feature, and a domed structure.

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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A large geodesic dome structure with a wooden walkway leading to its entrance.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

8.6/10 (254 reviews)

Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.

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Wooly's

You can make plans for a show at Wooly's during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines with a visit to Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around State Historical Museum of Iowa?

State Historical Museum of Iowa is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 110 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to State Historical Museum of Iowa?

Adjacent to State Historical Museum of Iowa, Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown and Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center.

How many hotels should I expect to find near State Historical Museum of Iowa?

Expedia has 110 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from State Historical Museum of Iowa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near State Historical Museum of Iowa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near State Historical Museum of Iowa.

What can I see and do near State Historical Museum of Iowa?

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines Art Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Salisbury House, Walnut Street Bridge and Temple Theater. You can catch a show at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for State Historical Museum of Iowa hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

9. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

11. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

13. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

14. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

15. Cozy Rest Motel

16. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

17. Wildwood Lodge

18. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

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Top State Historical Museum of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Des Lux Hotel

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Other attractions near State Historical Museum of Iowa

Iowa State Capitol Building

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Wooly's

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Walnut Street Bridge

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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